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There were many sessions that focused on promoting inquiry in science teaching. I wish I could have attended all of them, but the ones I could get to had some great ideas. Nancy Chesley and Lynn Farrin from the Main…
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articles both showing inquiry in action or describing ways inquiry can be used in a P-2 class
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Inquiry-based science challenges students' thinking by engaging them in investigating scientifically orientated questions where they learn to give priority to evidence, evaluate explanations in the light of alternative…
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Everyday Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching (e-book)
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What causes condensation? Does temperature affect how well a balloon will fly? How do tiny bugs get into oatmeal? Through 15 mystery stories, this book memorably illustrates science concepts for students and reinforces…
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Integrating Science and Engineering Practices in an Inquiry-Based Lesson on Wind-Powered Cars
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Construct a wind-powered car to reinforce science content and practices.
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Optic Inquiry: Students investigate a simple anomaly to learn basic science skills
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Using an inquiry approach in the classroom is an effective teaching method. In this article, the inquiry-based lesson called "Magic in a Tube," helps students formulate questions, practice science skills, incorporate…
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An important goal of the current reform movement in science education is to promote scientific literacy in the United States, and scientific inquiry is at its heart. However, the National Science Education Standards…
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Science Sampler: Is knowledge random? Introducing sampling and bias through outdoor inquiry
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Sampling, very generally, is the process of learning about something by selecting and assessing representative parts of that population or object. In the inquiry activity described here, students learned about sampling…